U20 World Cup: Jay Herdman’s superb goal, image of New Zealand threatening Argentina

Santiago del Estero (Special Envoy) — J Herdman He can play for England, where his father was born, or for Canada, where he lives. But in this he chose Sub 20 world It will be on the 10th New Zealand, The land of his birth. With his best goal against Uzbekistan on the 2nd, Brought his team closer to qualification and threatened to destroy the Argentine group On the final day.

After a weak debut, the New Zealand number 10 confirmed just how well people are talking about him in the 1-0 win over Guatemala. After 41 minutes of the match against the Asian champions, Jay Herdmann had the goal on his back, controlling it with a beautiful turn to face the match fence, just outside the area. In the same movement, he unleashed a powerful and accurate forehand shot that he placed into the far corner of the Uzbek goal. A great goal that the whole stadium applauded.

Jay Herdman, the son of a Canadian trainer named Herdman of New Zealand, is not just a last name. Jay is the 18-year-old son of Canada’s England coach. His career is, logically, intertwined with his father’s career as TD. He was born in OceaniaWhile his father worked there But grew up in CanadaWhere his father was recognized, first with the women’s team and now, after arriving in Qatar in 2022, with the men’s team.

Jay Herdman plays for the Vancouver Whitecaps youth teams. He chose to play for New Zealand last year. He did so after trying to play with Canada’s under-20s and after the North American team crashed out of this World Cup after an unexpected loss in Concacaf qualifying.

The news about New Zealand in this U20 World Cup is surprising. He was expected to be a tough opponent in the Argentina group, but it wasn’t that he had such incredible pace. An early win against Guatemala and a tie against Uzbekistan put them well into the Round of 8 before a final game against Argentina.

Maserano’s team should take note of New Zealand’s strength. After all, his number 10 and the attacking potential of the team as a whole. The Mariners are already a surprise and they will be looking to crown a historic first leg against Argentina’s sub-20. With another victory, the most important of all, is ruining the local people’s party. If they win, we’ll see this Friday, in San Juan.